Expats Alliance of Professional Standard

EXAPS Cookie Policy

Last updated: 12 February 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how EXAPS (Expats Alliance of Professional Standard) (“EXAPS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.exaps.org (the “Site”).
Cookies help the Site work properly, improve performance, and remember your preferences.
Important: - Essential cookies are required for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. - Non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) will be used only where you have given consent, where required by law.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time (see Section 6).

2. Language and Prevailing Version

Our Site and policies may be made available in multiple languages. Translations are provided for convenience only.

If there is any inconsistency, conflict, or ambiguity between the English version and any translated version, the English version will prevail.

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time.

4. Similar Technologies

We may also use similar technologies such as pixels/tags and local storage. Where we refer to “cookies” in this policy, we include these similar technologies where applicable.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies.

5.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly (for example, security, network management, accessibility, and enabling core features). These cannot be switched off in our systems.

5.2 Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (for example, which pages are visited and how long users spend on the Site), so we can improve performance and user experience.
We use analytics services provided by: - Google (for example, Google Analytics) - Zoho (for example, Zoho SalesIQ and related analytics) - WebFactory (site performance/usage analytics)

Analytics information is typically aggregated and used to produce reports about Site usage. Depending on configuration, some analytics tools may process device identifiers, IP addresses, and online identifiers.

5.3 Functionality cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices (for example, language or region) so we can provide enhanced features.

5.4 Third-party cookies

Some features or content on our Site may be provided by third parties. Those third parties may set their own cookies and use them in accordance with their own policies.

We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling.

6. Cookie Details

The cookies used on the Site may change from time to time as we update features and providers. We aim to keep the information below up to date.

6.1 Essential cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the Site. The specific essential cookies may vary depending on your device, browser, and the Site features you use.

6.2 Analytics cookies (Google, Zoho, WebFactory)

Below are examples of analytics cookies that may be used. Actual cookie names and durations can vary depending on configuration and updates by the providers.

Provider Example cookie names Purpose Typical duration
Google Analytics ga, ga*, gid Distinguish users, measure site usage and performance Session to 2 years
Zoho (e.g., SalesIQ) provider-specific Visitor analytics, session tracking, service improvement Session to 2 years
WebFactory analytics provider-specific Site usage/performance analytics Session to 2 years
For the most accurate and current cookie list for your device, please use our cookie banner/preferences tool (where available) or your browsers cookie settings.

7. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to: - Ensure the Site functions as intended - Remember your preferences (where applicable) - Analyse usage and performance to improve the Site - Help diagnose technical issues and maintain security

8. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways.

8.1 Cookie banner/preferences tool

Where required by law, you will see a cookie banner or preferences tool on our Site allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can usually change your choices at any time.

8.2 Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Please refer to your browsers help section for instructions.

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

9. International Visitors and Legal Compliance

Our Site is intended for an international audience. Cookie laws and requirements may vary by country.
We aim to comply with applicable laws, including: - The UK GDPR and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) - The EU GDPR and applicable EU cookie/ePrivacy rules
Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

10. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. There is no consistent industry standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Where applicable, please use our cookie banner/preferences tool or your browser settings to manage cookies.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

EXAPS (Expats Alliance of Professional Standard)
Email: info@exaps.org
Europa House
Barcroft Street
Bury
BL9 5BT
United Kingdom